Epidemic
Synopsis
A filmmaker and a writer collaborate on a screenplay, in which an epidemic spreads about the whole world. Like the protagonist, they do not notice, that a real epidemic is developing around them.
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Epidemic -- Epidemia -- (1987)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-01-13
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Lars von Trier
Lars von Trier / Dr. Mesmer
Niels Vørsel
Niels Vørsel
Claes Kastholm Hansen
Claes Kastholm Hansen
Udo Kier
Udo Kier
Svend Ali Hamann
Svend Ali Hamann
Gitte Lind
Gitte Lind
Susanne Ottesen
Susanne Ottesen
Leif Sabro
Pilot
Allan De Waal
Ole Ernst
Michael Gelting
Colin Gilder
Ib Hansen
Anja Hemmingsen
Kirsten Hemmingsen
Cæcilia Holbek Trier
Gert Holbek
Joergen Christian Krueff
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$938
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lars von Trier
- Screenplay & Story
- Niels Vørsel, Lars von Trier
- Original Score
- Peter Bach
- Original Title
- Epidemic
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- English, Danish, Latin, German
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $938
- Production Studios
- Det Danske Filminstitut, Elementfilm A/S
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lars von Trier
Niels Vørsel, Lars von Trier
Peter Bach
Henning Bendtsen
Lars von Trier, Thomas Krag
Jacob Eriksen
Department Leadership Roster
Lars von Trier
Director
Niels Vørsel
Screenplay
Lars von Trier
Screenplay
Søren Gam
Production Design
Manon Rasmussen
Costume Design
Lars von Trier
Editor
Henning Bendtsen
Director of Photography
Jacob Eriksen
Producer
Thomas Krag
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Epidemic
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What is Epidemic about?
A filmmaker and a writer collaborate on a screenplay, in which an epidemic spreads about the whole world. Like the protagonist, they do not notice, that a real epidemic is developing around them.
Who directed Epidemic?
Epidemic was directed by Lars von Trier.
Who stars in Epidemic?
The principal cast of Epidemic includes Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel, Claes Kastholm Hansen, Udo Kier, Svend Ali Hamann.
When was Epidemic released and how long is it?
Epidemic was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did Epidemic make at the box office?
Epidemic grossed $938 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Epidemic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Epidemic was composed by Peter Bach.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Epidemic?
Epidemic holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.